Attendant

Job Number: WAI28397

• The position reports to the Attendants team leader
• We are team of 120-130 attendants.
• The role involves walking up to 15km per day, lifting items upto 10kg and pushing patients on beds or other mobility equipment.
• You need to be very fit to succeed in this role
• All attendants need to be available to work a rotating roster.

• Transport of patients, blood collection, cleaning defined areas, mail sorting/deliveries, removal of rubbish and linen.
• Provide customer focused co-ordination and telephone service for the attendant team including completion of accurate data, recording and processing of requests as required.

• Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
• Excellent fitness to work in an environment with heavy physical demands including frequent walking, pushing and lifting Willingness to follow direction and carry out tasks in a timely efficient manner
• The ability to build and maintain positive respectful relationships with customers and team members
• Be reliable with an excellent attendance record
• A full NZ driver’s licence for automatic and manual vehicles is essential
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.